Editorial

Gary L. Parr has more than 30 years of publishing experience, covering chemical processing, research and development, facility security, manufacturing quality, and commercial construction. He has won several awards for editorial excellence, is co-host of two successful weekly podcasts, and an accomplished nature photographer.

A native Texan and former engineering-firm executive, Jane Alexander has edited technical publications serving reliability-focused readers across industry for 15 years. She has special interests in the management of rotating-equipment systems, safety, energy efficiency and workforce development. Jane holds a B.S. degree in Journalism from the University of Arkansas.

Greg handles online editorial and advertising, newsletter deployment and copy editing for the print edition. Before joining the company in 2009, he worked for GateHouse Media, the Roanoke Times and the Columbia Missourian.

As Creative Director and Director of Brand Identity for Efficient Plant, Frances brings her artistic, innovative, and disciplined design style to the team that has helped the Efficient Plant brand stand out among the top trade publications of its kind. With years of experience as an award-winning Art Director in her background, she continues to enhance Efficient Plant’s exceptional editorial content with her brand of inspired design. Frances holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and is a proud Spartan.

A great source of information about Asset Performance Management across various industrial sectors. The change in the focus of articles over time provides a sense of how management and front line people are seeing and approaching physical asset strategies.

Maintenance/Reliability Manager

I need to be able to keep up with technology even if it's a hard sell to management. This helps me see what's out there and be able to share my thoughts.